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Cheap flights from Edinburgh to Cairns from £1,288

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Qantas Airways Logo
22:00 - 09:20
EDI
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CNS
50h 20m
2 stops
Qantas Airways Logo
06:45 - 20:05
CNS
-
EDI
46h 20m
2 stops
£1,288Qantas Airways
Wed, 20 May - Sun, 24 May
Qatar Airways Logo
07:55 - 23:20
EDI
-
CNS
30h 25m
2 stops
Qatar Airways Logo
09:10 - 06:25
CNS
-
EDI
30h 15m
2 stops
£1,367Qatar Airways
Wed, 30 Sep - Wed, 21 Oct
Multiple Airlines Logo
22:00 - 09:45
EDI
-
CNS
50h 45m
3 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:00 - 20:05
CNS
-
EDI
43h 05m
3 stops
£1,410Multiple Airlines
Wed, 30 Sep - Wed, 21 Oct
Emirates Logo
22:00 - 16:15
EDI
-
CNS
57h 15m
2 stops
Emirates Logo
10:10 - 20:05
CNS
-
EDI
42h 55m
2 stops
£1,548Emirates
Fri, 12 Jun - Fri, 19 Jun
Air Canada Logo
09:00 - 15:55
EDI
-
CNS
45h 55m
3 stops
Air Canada Logo
16:35 - 07:20
CNS
-
EDI
47h 45m
3 stops
£2,518Air Canada
Wed, 20 May - Sun, 24 May
Qatar Airways Logo
07:55 - 23:20
EDI
-
CNS
54h 25m
2 stops
Qatar Airways Logo
19:50 - 13:40
CNS
-
EDI
50h 50m
2 stops
£5,800Qatar Airways
Wed, 30 Sep - Fri, 16 Oct
Qatar Airways Logo
15:10 - 08:40
EDI
-
CNS
32h 30m
2 stops
Qatar Airways Logo
19:50 - 13:40
CNS
-
EDI
50h 50m
2 stops
£6,224Qatar Airways
Wed, 30 Sep - Fri, 16 Oct
Qatar Airways Logo
15:10 - 08:40
EDI
-
CNS
32h 30m
2 stops
Qatar Airways Logo
19:50 - 13:40
CNS
-
EDI
50h 50m
2 stops
£6,232Qatar Airways
Wed, 30 Sep - Fri, 16 Oct
Finnair Logo
08:25 - 04:30
EDI
-
CNS
35h 05m
2 stops
Finnair Logo
12:30 - 17:20
CNS
-
EDI
37h 50m
2 stops
£6,939Finnair
Wed, 30 Sep - Fri, 16 Oct
Finnair Logo
08:25 - 04:30
EDI
-
CNS
35h 05m
2 stops
Finnair Logo
12:30 - 17:20
CNS
-
EDI
37h 50m
2 stops
£6,989Finnair
Wed, 30 Sep - Fri, 16 Oct

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Qatar Airways flights from Edinburgh to Cairns

Our best Qatar Airways deals on Edinburgh to Cairns flight tickets
Qatar Airways
30 Sept
EDI07:55Edinburgh Turnhouse
30h 25m
2 stops
CNS23:20Cairns
21 Oct
CNS09:10Cairns
30h 15m
2 stops
EDI06:25Edinburgh Turnhouse
£1,367
Qatar Airways
30 Sept
EDI07:55Edinburgh Turnhouse
54h 25m
2 stops
CNS23:20Cairns
16 Oct
CNS19:50Cairns
50h 50m
2 stops
EDI13:40Edinburgh Turnhouse
£5,800
Qatar Airways
30 Sept
EDI15:10Edinburgh Turnhouse
32h 30m
2 stops
CNS08:40Cairns
16 Oct
CNS19:50Cairns
50h 50m
2 stops
EDI13:40Edinburgh Turnhouse
£6,224

Finnair flights from Edinburgh to Cairns

Our best Finnair deals on Edinburgh to Cairns flight tickets
Finnair
30 Sept
EDI08:25Edinburgh Turnhouse
35h 05m
2 stops
CNS04:30Cairns
16 Oct
CNS12:30Cairns
37h 50m
2 stops
EDI17:20Edinburgh Turnhouse
£6,939
Finnair
30 Sept
EDI08:25Edinburgh Turnhouse
35h 05m
2 stops
CNS04:30Cairns
16 Oct
CNS12:30Cairns
37h 50m
2 stops
EDI17:20Edinburgh Turnhouse
£6,944

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Customise your flight search to find flights from Edinburgh to Cairns that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, momondo users made 279,928 searches. Data last updated 28 April 2026.
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EdinburghCairns

EDI - CNS

EDICNS

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 20/5

22:00-09:20

2 stops50h 20m

Cairns

Sun 24/5

06:45-20:05

2 stops46h 20m

£1,288
Fastest return journey

EdinburghCairns

EDI - CNS

EDICNS

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 30/9

07:55-23:20

2 stops30h 25m

Cairns

Wed 21/10

09:10-06:25

2 stops30h 15m

£1,367

EdinburghCairns

EDI - CNS

EDICNS

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 30/9

22:00-09:45

3 stops50h 45m

Cairns

Wed 21/10

10:00-20:05

3 stops43h 05m

£1,410

EdinburghCairns

EDI - CNS

EDICNS

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 12/6

22:00-16:15

2 stops57h 15m

Cairns

Fri 19/6

10:10-20:05

2 stops42h 55m

£1,548

EdinburghCairns

EDI - CNS

EDICNS

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 20/5

09:00-15:55

3 stops45h 55m

Cairns

Sun 24/5

16:35-07:20

3 stops47h 45m

£2,518

EdinburghCairns

EDI - CNS

EDICNS

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 30/9

07:55-23:20

2 stops54h 25m

Cairns

Fri 16/10

19:50-13:40

2 stops50h 50m

£5,800

EdinburghCairns

EDI - CNS

EDICNS

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 30/9

15:10-08:40

2 stops32h 30m

Cairns

Fri 16/10

19:50-13:40

2 stops50h 50m

£6,224

EdinburghCairns

EDI - CNS

EDICNS

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 30/9

15:10-08:40

2 stops32h 30m

Cairns

Fri 16/10

19:50-13:40

2 stops50h 50m

£6,232

EdinburghCairns

EDI - CNS

EDICNS

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 30/9

08:25-04:30

2 stops35h 05m

Cairns

Fri 16/10

12:30-17:20

2 stops37h 50m

£6,939

EdinburghCairns

EDI - CNS

EDICNS

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 30/9

08:25-04:30

2 stops35h 05m

Cairns

Fri 16/10

12:30-17:20

2 stops37h 50m

£6,989

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Fastest flight time

30h 25m

Direct flights

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The fastest flight from Edinburgh to Cairns takes 30h 25m
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Frequently asked questions about flying from Edinburgh to Cairns

  • How far is Edinburgh Turnhouse to Cairns by plane?

    The straight-line distance from Edinburgh Turnhouse to Cairns is 9282.4 mi. Flights usually cover this in 30h 25m, depending on flying conditions and air traffic around both airports.

  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport to Cairns Airport?

    Prices for flights from Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport to Cairns Airport refresh daily.

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  • How old do you have to be to fly from Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport to Cairns Airport?

    The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport to Cairns Airport.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Cairns Airport?

    The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Cairns Airport may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Cairns Airport. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

  • What is the most popular airline from Edinburgh to Cairns?

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LufthansaPriceFrom £865Free CancellationRating
6.8
7,956 reviews
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